A program which takes instructions (either by someone typing them in or from a shell script file), and follows them, including running programs. Shells include, sh (The Bourne shell), csh (The C shell), bash (The Bourne-Again shell - bad pun!), tcsh (An extended C shell). Shells vary in their features and ease of use. Some shells are horrible (e.g. csh, tcsh) :-).
The UNIX shell is the text-only access to your account. You can reach it via direct-dial terminal emulation or by telnet from a PPP connection. From the shell, you can also make changes to your account configuration (upgrades, downgrades, password changes), and run special programs Panix provides to let you do the following: Create a directory for your own Web site Send automatic replies to people while you're on vacation Track your Panix disk usage, account balance, etc. Register and/or charge your credit card You can also run shell-level programs for email, newsgroups, Web browsing, and more.
The program that interprets your UNIX commands and decides how to execute them. There are several shells available in the UNIX world, and our workstations have two of them - the Bourne shell and the C-shell (cute). The Bourne shell is denoted sh and the C-shell is denoted csh. An improved C-shell ( tcsh) is the default shell on the workstations. .
This most commonly refers to the various text-based user interface programs available for UNIX. The shell is the part of UNIX that interacts with the user and accepts typed commands. Different shells have different functionality, so it is important to have the proper shell loaded, or you may find yourself lost as things are displayed differently and familiar commands are not supported.
The shell is the primary user interface for the UNIX operating system. It serves as command language interpreter, programming language, and allows foreground and background processing. There are three different implementations of the shell concept: Bourne, C and Korn.
n. A software interface between a user and the operating system of a computer. Shell programs interpret commands and user interactions on devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, and touch-sensitive screens and communicate them to the operating system. Shells simplify user interactions by eliminating the user's concern with operating system requirements. A computer may have several layers of shells for various levels of user interaction.
The outermost layer of a program that provides an interface for users to issue commands. UNIX has multiple shells, including Bash, C shell, and Korn.
The shell is the layer of software that acts as intermediary between the user and the kernel of the Unix operating system. Click for more information.
account-- A type of connection to the Internet. With a shell account, a user dials into another computer and uses that machine to access the Internet. Usually a text-only connection.
Overlying program from which all other system modules and functions can be accessed.
Lowest level of user interaction with the operating system on the Jupiter Systems Wall Controllers.
A supposedly easier to handle front-end command processor used to communicate with a lower level, and often more difficult to handle program or operating system.
A command interpreter. A shell is like the middle man between a user and the computer system. It interprets commands issued by a user into a language that is understood by a machine. Antonym : Kernel
A generic term that refers to the interface that gives the user control over the system.
Software that provides a graphical user interface alternative to command-driven software.
Provides you with an interface to the UNIX system. It gathers input from you and executes programs based on that input. After a program has finished executing, the shell displays that program's output. The shell is sometimes called a command interpreter. See also bash, Bourne shell , C shell , Korn shell , and tcsh.
A shell is an application that runs as a normal process and provides the user with an interactive interface for executing commands and performing operations. Some of the more common UNIX shells are Bourne (sh), Korn (ksh), C (csh), and Z (zsh).
A programme that listens to your terminal, and accepts and interprets the commands you type. There are several UNIX shells including the Bourne (sh), Bourne-again (bash), Korn (ksh), as well as the C shell (csh).
A command language interpreter built into the FunnelWeb program. The interpreter allows the user to invoke FunnelWeb proper many times during a single invocation of the FunnelWeb program.
An interpreter used for executing commands typed at a keyboard, or scripts.
A shell is a tool to enable users to interact with the system. Usually shells are text based and command line oriented. Examples of popular shells include bash, tcsh and ksh. Wine assumes that for Wine installation tasks, you use bash, since this is the most popular shell on Linux. Shells are usually run in a Terminal window.
Software that receives your commands, interprets them, and passes them on to the computer's operating system. The standard shell on Linux systems is called the Bash shell, and we will be using this at AIMS.
A shell is the Graphical User Interface (GUI) in which you work. The shell used by normal Windows is called Explorer, consisting of the start button, taskbar, and so on. LiteStep is an alternative shell and allows you to replace the typical Windows GUI with a more stable and configurable interface. Note that LiteStep does not change the actual appearance of application windows and all Windows programs will continue to work normally when using LiteStep. Also, all features of Windows such as the Control Panel, Network Neighbourhood, and so on are still available when using LiteStep.
A piece of software, usually a separate program, that provides communication between the user and the operating system. For example, the Windows Program Manager is a shell program that interacts with MS-DOS.
A UNIX shell is an interface between the user and the operating system.
A user interface to the Internet using only character-based, command-line access to a UNIX system.
any program that interprets commands input by a user or from a file.
on a UNIX computer, software that accepts and processes commands, and interfaces the user to UNIX. UNIX has multiple shells available: C shell; Bourne shell; Korn shell; bash shell (Bourne-again shell), each with different command formats and capabilities. Menuing shells used to be popular on DOS machines before the advent of Windows.
shell account An Internet account, usually unix based, that provides the Internet software for you. In contrast, SLIP, PPP, and ethernet accounts give you a connection where you run your own Internet software, such as browsers, gopher, telnet, e-mail, and so on. Shell accounts run these for you, and usually only provide text modes without graphics. Most shell accounts require some knowledge of unix commands, although many functions can be set up in friendly menu structures. A shell account can be based in VMS, as well, such as Delphi Internet Service's older textside access.
A program that reads and interprets command lines and also runs programs. See also Section 27.3.
A program on a Unix or Linux computer which reads commands from the user and passes them on to be executed by other programs. A shell is generally a command-line interface, but Windows' graphical interface is also a shell. The default shell on MHC is csh. Other common shells are sh (the Bourne shell), bash (the Bourne-Again SHell), and ksh (the Korn shell).
Any of several sophisticated programs with a command-line interface that interpret user commands for the operating system. (e.g. csh, sh, tcsh, bssh, and lcsh.)
a basic system program that interprets keyboard and mousecommands
a basic system program that interprets keyboard and mouse commands
a basic system program which interprets user's keyboard or mouse commands
a command-line interface to a JXTA network
a command line interpretor
a command prompt window that is text-based
a computer program which responds to a user as he types at the keyboard
a full featured programming language, with variables, conditional statements, and the ability to execute other programs
a layer which metaphorically surrounds the kernel, or heart of an operating system
a Line Oriented or command line environment
a login account on a UNIX server
an environment in which commands can be typed and executed
an environment which allows commands to be issued, and also includes facilities to control input and output, and programming facilities to allow complex sets of actions to be performed
an executable program which loads and runs when a user logs on, and is in the foreground
an interactive user interface to an operating system services that allows an user to enter commands as character strings or through a graphical user interface
an interactive user interface with an operating system
an interpreter that takes input from the user, in the form of commands, and uses them to perform specific actions
an operating system command interpreter
a program dedicated to a single user, and it provides an interface between the user and the UNIX kernel
a program designed to run commands or other programs for you
a programming language that is able to call other commands in a more integrated and natural manner than other scripting languages
a program that allows convenient access to file and process managements
a program that handles user input and output
a program that inputs Unix commands from the keyboard and relays
a program that interprets and runs the commands typed at the console by the user
a program that interprets your command lines and runs other programs
a program that interprets your commands and runs the appropriate programs
a program that is able to take orders from you and then pass that on to the mysterious thing called the operating system
a program that manages the execution, execution enviornment, input, and output of commands
a program that mediates between you and the operating system
a program that not only provides the command line interface for Unix-like operating system but also executes (i
a program that provides a command line and other related capabilities
a program that provides a command line interface through which users can interact with a Linux/Unix operating system
a program that provides the framework for developing an expert system
a program that provides the traditional, text-only user interface for Unix-like operating systems
a program that reads commands and executes them
a program that reads commands that are typed on a keyboard and then executes (i
a program that takes commands from the user and passes them on to the kernel for processing
a program that waits for you to type a command and then executes it
a program that you run your commands in
a program used to start other programs
a program which allows you to execute other programs by typing their names
a program which can run within an xterm
a program which displays a list of other programs from which you can select and run the other programs
a program which provides a user interface
a program which reads and executes commands from the user
a program which reads in your commands and execute them
a program with graphical user interface that will let you run other programs
a simple interactive command-line interface that allows the user to invoke a set of standard methods on defined objects, and lists of objects
a text based interface, not totally unlike that of MS-DOS in style, but radically different in terms of utility and function
a text interface with the kernel, providing a number of basic (and often not so basic) features from navigating directory structures to running applications to scheduling applications to run
a text-only terminal account which allows the user to enter commands at the prompt to use such tools as e-mail, remote login, and Gopher
a tool to call other commands
a UNIX program that reads and interprets commands that you enter
a UNIX program that takes the commands you type and passes them to the system kernel
a UNIX term for the interactive user interface with an operating system
a useful tool that can help end users understand the value of Peer-to-Peer computing
a user interface which acts as an interpreter between the user and the Unix operating system kernel
a user interface which oversees all aspects of working with a model including management of the input data, running of the Model Generator, and examining the results
a user program that reads in user comands and calls on the kernel to execute them
a window that you use to type in commands (the term is used primarily under Unix)
a wrapper that protects you from other computer users
A SHell is one of several command line interfaces used on Unix machines.
A program that allows issuing commands. There are serveral shells, such as Bash, Zsh, and tcsh. Each type of shell has its own specific programming language.
A process that controls other processes on the IRIX system. You type commands to the Challenge S server at a shell prompt, either on a character-based terminal or in a shell window on a remote graphics workstation.
a general programming term for the outermost layer, i.e. the user interface, of an application or the operating system itself. The Windows Shell (sometime referred to simply as the "Shell", in proper case) is one example, as are the various shells available for Unix/Linux, and other operating systems. Montage is in some respects like a shell for the Windows Shell.
software that allows users to interact with the operating system. For example, a user could develop a shell script to tell the operating system to delete all files in a given directory which have not been changed in the last 3 months. Different Operating Systems have there own shell script languages.
The command line interpreter; the part of the operating system with which the user interacts.
The program through which we communicate with our operating system. In UNIX, you can choose from many different shells to interact with the kernel, whereas in operating systems like Windows the distinction between the GUI shell and the kernel is difficult to notice.
Shells provide a commandline interface to the user. When you're looking at a text prompt, you're in a shell.
A UNIX or Linux (or clone)'s command interpreter. A shell is a program which reads, interprets, and executes commands that you input. Some popular shells are Bash, Tcsh, and Csh.
A shell is an interface to the OS of a computer. For Windows, the default shell is the Program Manager. UNIX provides many shells, such as csh, tcsh, ksh, and the Bourne shell.
The shell is the basic interface to the operating system kernel and provides the command line where users enter commands to run programs and system commands. All shells provide a scripting language that can be used to automate tasks or simplify often-used complex tasks. These shell scripts are similar to batch files from the DOS operating system, but are much more powerful. Some example shells are bash, sh, and tcsh.
The command interpreter that is used to pass commands to the operating system.
A Unix program that controls user interactions with the system and executes commands. Also called a command interpreter.
Another metaphor used to express the structure of a Linux system is that of a nut containing a kernel. The kernel is hidden inside, it is surrounded by a shell. As user you can't interact with the kernel directly, you interact with a shell program. This is a program which accepts commands and gives feedback, all via a textual command line interface. The shell has a number of builtin commands, but it also does job control, starting and stopping programs that run under its control. The shell has a full complement of flow control structures, so that it can be used to write programs. These are called shell scripts. Shell scripts are most often used to coordinate the execution of other programs.
The user interface to an operating environment. Unix has several, including the Bourne shell ( sh), the C shell ( csh), and the Korn shell ( ksh).
the program that you need to play Atriarch; Atriarch must be played while connected to the Internet, but is not accessible through a browser.
Shell is the name for the interface that renders the intricacies of an operating system, such as Unix or DOS, relatively palatable to users. ISPs offer "shell-account" subscribers a shell — Bourne, C, and Korn are examples — that provides the system prompt most people think of when they think Unix. (Surprise! The prompt changes depending upon the shell.) The shell accepts commands the user enters and translates them into commands the underlying operating system can understand.
A program to which commands are passed in order to create targets.
CLI designed to simplify complex OS commands. Some OSes (like AmigaOS, the Hurd, and UNIX) have built-in support to make the concurrent use of multiple shells easy. Common shells include the Korn Shell (ksh), the Bourne Shell (sh or bsh), the Bourne-Again Shell, (bash or bsh), the C-Shell (csh), etc.
A software module that provides the interface between users and the kernel. One of the three parts of an operating system (the other parts are the kernel and the file system).
A clumsy program that forces users to stumble through 10 menus to get anything done instead of typing a simple three-character command.
This is a program which acts as an interface between the operating system and a human user. Also called a command shell, the most commonly used shell in Linux is the bash shell.
A shell is a program that lets you enter commands for the operating system to process. Most shells let you type commands one line at a time, and are said to have a command line interface. There are three major shells which share a great deal in common, so in theory it is not difficult for Linux users to switch from one to another. In practice, shell preference appears to be a major theological issue among Linux folks.
A program that controls how the user interacts with the operating system. Using such programs, you can write a shell script to automate work you do regularly. The shells available with the SCO OpenServer system include the Korn shell, the Bourne shell, and the C shell.
A control process under which a user executes commands.
The part of UNIX that handles user input and invokes other programs to run commands. Includes a programming language. See also Bourne Shell, C Shell, Korn Shell, tcsh, and BASH.
Shells are what allow a user to access the kernel. Shells are actually programs that interpret command lines and run other programs. A shell can read command lines from a terminal or from a file (called a shell script or shell program). Because the shell itself is a program, scripting is possible without using a programming language such as Perl or C. Any command that can be typed after a prompt can be used in a shell script. The script is simply a file that holds a sequence of commands. Unix is composed of separate utilities that can run from a shell prompt. These utilities can be combined with tools like pipes and I/O redirection. Shell scripting allows users to combine utilities and create programs that meet specific needs.
This is program that sets parameters and acts as a series of boundaries in which an application can run.
A program that interprets sequences of text input as commands. It may operate on an input stream or it may interactively prompt and read commands from a terminal. X/Open.
The file name of the user's login shell.
A program that reads and interprets command lines and also runs those programs. See also articles 8.5 and 44.3.
A program that lets a user interact with an operating system. programs like the MS-DOS command line and Microsoft Windows are shells to the MS-DOS operating system. Under UNIX, popular shells include the c shell and the Bourne shell.
Enhanced CLI for accessing DOS commands.
A command interpreter; for example, Bourne shell or C shell.
a command interpreter in a system such as Unix
A shell is a piece of software that provides an interface for users to access services on an operating system. Many web hosting companies now provide the client with shell access to the server, allowing configuring of the servers' services and applications.
A command interpreter similar to the MPE CI. See also MPE/iX shell.
a utility program that enables the user to interact with the UNIX operating system. Commands entered by the user are passed by the shell to the operating system which carries them out. The results are then passed back by the shell and displayed on the user's display. There are several shells available. The user may select which one they wish to use.
command Executes command through the default shell. The command runs using the user's real UID.
a program that control user interactions with the kernel of the system by interpreting and executing commands. Sometimes called a command interpreter.
A program that enables you to enter commands to the operating system by choosing them from a menu. Shell programs make it easier to use the operating system.
An HP-UX command interpreter (Bourne, Korn, Key, POSIX or C), providing a working environment interface for the user. The shell takes command input from the keyboard and interprets it for the operating system.
A UNIX command processing environment.
A window into which you type IRIX commands. To open a shell from the Toolchest, choose Desktop Open Unix Shell.
Intermediate program between the user and a software. The MS/DOS shell allows to choose files in a list and to start commands by selecting them in menus.
What you're interacting with when you open up a terminal window, sign on at a command line prompt, or non-graphically remote connect to a server. Examples: Bourne Again Shell(bash), Bourne Shell(sh), C shell(csh), Turbo C Shell(tcsh), and Korn Shell(ksh). About Unix Shell Scripts
The command interpreter for Unix and POSIX-compliant systems. The shell works both interactively, and as a programming language for batch files, or shell scripts.
A program which offers an alternative user interface to the PSPs XMB. Usually containing applets designed to play music, view pics etc. It is not its own OS, but rather a program running on top, masking the true OS. eg Psix, Mbshell, Psp-Oss
A programmable command interpreter. The command shell provides direct communication between the user and the operating system. UNIX systems use the C shell, Bourne shell, and Korn shell.
The shell is a generic term for anything which passes commands to something else. Typically, it refers to the command-line interpreter which reads your keystrokes and interprets them as instructions for the operating system. In Unix, you are not forced to use a specific command-line interpreter and are encouraged to find one that fits your preferences.
A shell (an actual specific shell such as bash or tcsh, not a TerminalEmulator)
Another term for user interface. In ACD Systems software, shell refers to your operating system or parent application. You can use shell commands to access other programs or applications from within ACD Systems software.
A common interface‹either command-based or graphical. Typical Unix Shells are csh, ksh, and sh. The Macintosh Shell is the Finder; the DOS Shell is COMMAND.COM; and the Windows Shell is the Program Manager.
The UNIX shell is the program that interprets the commands typed at the terminal. A shell can also be used to run simple script programs called shell scripts. There are several different shells, with slightly different commands and syntax. The most common are the Bourne shell (sh), the C shell (csh), and the Korn dhell (ksh). The DOS command-line interpreter can be thought of as a shell.
In computing, a shell is a piece of software that provides an interface for users (command line interpreter). Typically, the term refers to an operating system shell which provides access to the services of a kernel. However, the term is also applied very loosely to applications and may include any software that is "built around" a particular component, such as web browsers and email clients that are "shells" for HTML rendering engines.